Surat | Gujarat — The once vibrant lake gardens of Pal, Khatodara and Dindoli in Surat — developed with investments worth crores of rupees — are today staring at an alarming crisis. Vast stretches of cracked lakebeds, foul surroundings, rising pollution and increasing anti-social activity have turned these urban recreational spaces into lifeless zones, raising…
Lionel Messi (Image credit: PTI) NW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated stop in Kolkata during the G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025 descended into disorder on Saturday, as poor crowd management and security lapses overshadowed what was meant to be a landmark event for Indian football fans. Thousands packed the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium)…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep shock and distress over the chaotic mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi’s visit KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed shock and distress over the mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium, where thousands of fans had gathered to catch a glimpse of football…